After trying four different switches from a number of stores this one worked!

I was able to fix my old fan with a four wire switch after researching and trying a number of different switches. The switch I used was from Home Depot and was a Westinghouse Part Number 77020.

Home Depot had this switch and number 77021 on the same peg but the 77021 would not work. That switch along with the ones from other stores and an electrical supply store just made the fan motor hum and not spin.

Capacitor problem, not a switch

PostedApril 11, 2012

Overall rating

1.0out of5

I've noticed the common problem that people are replacing the fan switch only to find that it runs on one speed. I have a Hampton Bay fan. In my case at least, it's not that the problem with fan switch, it's the capacitor. The fan speed is regulated by the capacitor not the switch. You can feel when the switch is broken. You have to replace the capacitor. Call the 877 warranty number. You can order the part for $15 including shipping. This will solve issue.

+4points

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Review 4 for Replacement Single-Capacitor 3-Speed Ceiling Fan Switch

Cowboy2014

It works!

Well I bought this at my local Home Depot for a replacement in a Hampton Bay fan. I installed this wire for wire, and it wouldn't turn off. After trying three different wiring configurations, it finally was able to turn off the fan. It was basically the inverse of what it was originally. So yes it does work, but it's not the "plug n play" description that's written on the back of the box. I'm guessing different brands will have different results. Install time from start to finish, with having to flip the breaker for each time it was rewired, was about 15 to 20 minutes. But for the price, I can't complain.

Pros: Functional

Cons: not quite universal

+2points

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Review 5 for Replacement Single-Capacitor 3-Speed Ceiling Fan Switch

tlfmd

from eastern oregon

not universal

PostedJuly 30, 2010

Overall rating

2.0out of5

No, I do not recommend this product.

there are more than one internal sitching patterns marketed in same form factor.

There should be but isn't a clear designation as to which pattern you are replacing, nor on the package.

+4points

4out of4found this review helpful.

Review 6 for Replacement Single-Capacitor 3-Speed Ceiling Fan Switch

Matt

from Wappingers Falls NY

Fairly easy to install

I made sure I got the four wire switch since mine was four wire. Mine was soft wire. The switch was not prewired. It required hard wire pressed into switch. I first install hard wires into the switch and then I used wire nuts to connect the hard wires to the soft wire in the fan. Total time to install was about 30 minutes. Buy the switch and make sure you have small wire nuts. Also, four colored hard (14 - 16 gauge) wire - two to four inches of each color is all that is needed.

+1point

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Review 7 for Replacement Single-Capacitor 3-Speed Ceiling Fan Switch

Nick

Garbage, at least mine was

PostedNovember 9, 2012

Overall rating

1.0out of5

Appearance

3.0out of5

Quality

1.0out of5

Value

1.0out of5

Ease of installation

3.0out of5

No, I do not recommend this product.

Two problems with this switch. First, either quality control or even poor design, it has no "off" position, at least mine didnt. Completely baffled, I opened the unit to find that the copper contact wrapped around the barrel that was supposed to be in the "off" position came too far up the barrel and touched the "line" contact.

Secondly, as someone mentioned, you really need to know the switching combination that your existing fan needs. This unit, if it were working correctly, has four positions and four wires. The terminals are marked L-1-2-3. The four positions give contact as follows:

A.) OpenB.) L-2-3C.) L-1-3D.) L-1-2

This did not work for my fan (Harbor Breeze), essentially giving me high speed twice, skipping medium.

Bottom line, even if the thing works as it is supposed to, gotta know your fan.

0points

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Review 8 for Replacement Single-Capacitor 3-Speed Ceiling Fan Switch

AHOUGH

A PROBLEM WITH THIS SWITCH WITH A HUNTER FAN

PostedNovember 26, 2011

Overall rating

1.0out of5

I took a picture of the existing switch wiring and installed the replacement switch (Westinghouse) exactly the same way. I now only have 2 speeds - high and low (no medium). I'm not happy...

-1point

1out of3found this review helpful.

Review 9 for Replacement Single-Capacitor 3-Speed Ceiling Fan Switch

Anon

Doesn't work in Home Depot's "Littleton"

PostedMarch 3, 2012

Overall rating

1.0out of5

Appearance

2.0out of5

Quality

1.0out of5

Value

1.0out of5

Ease of installation

2.0out of5

No, I do not recommend this product.

This switch has the same "1", "2", "3", "L" terminals as on the existing three-speed switch (whose plastic had broken), so I matched the wire colors to the terminals. The result: one speed (On and Off).